Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Aug 10 2022

How To Put Your Child’s Feet First This Back To School Season

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It feels like summer has just begun, but if you walk into any department store or Target, you’ll notice that it’s already Back To School season (and the selves are already really picked over!). You might be crossing off pencils, highlighters, backpacks and other traditional school supplies off your list, but don’t overlook one crucial […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: back to school, back to school shoe, back to school shoe shopping, school shoe shopping, shoe

Jan 14 2022

Six Tips For Finding The Perfect Shoe

Whether it’s to account for a growing foot or to replace a worn pair, we all need to buy new shoes from time to time. Some people put more thought into this process than others, but it’s important that you keep a few tips in mind when hunting for a new pair of shoes so […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Injury prevention · Tagged: perfect shoe, shoe, shoe buying, shoe buying tips

Sep 23 2020

Does Shoe Design Actually Make Our Feet Weaker?

Like many products, shoes are designed to make things a little easier on our bodies. Many shoes, especially sneakers, have a slight upwards bend in the toe area of the shoe. This area, known as the toe spring, is designed to make walking easier and more comfortable. However, researchers believe this design could also be […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: foot, foot muscles, shoe, shoes, toe springs

Sep 13 2017

5 Tips For Finding The Right Walking Shoes

If you want to avoid foot injuries, you need to wear the right shoes for the right occasion. We’ve written blogs on how to find the right shoes for a number of different activities, like hiking or for a day at the beach, but today, we’re going to share some tips for finding the best […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Surgery · Tagged: buying the best walking shoes, buying walking shoes, shoe, walking shoe buying tips, walking shoes

Jan 18 2013

New Basketball Shoe May Limit Ankle Sprains

Ankle injuries are common for athletes, but a New York doctor hopes to prevent future injuries through the development of a new basketball shoe. Tired of seeing athletes come into his office with injured ankles, orthopedic radiologist Dr. Barry Katz decided to create a pair of basketball shoes that would provide better ankle support.  Katz […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle, basketball, foot, injury, prevention, shoe, shoes, sports, sprain

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Dr. Silverman provides orthopedic ankle and foot care throughout Arizona, including the cities of: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Pima Center, Arcadia, High Street, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, and more!

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